iRubric: "Speak Truth to Power" Monologue Writing Rubric

Character speaks in a specific voice for the entire monologue.

Character's objective is clear throughout.

The character has a need to speak. It’s fully developed and
vividly realized in the monologue. A strong passion and emotion is present.

Character speaks in a specific voice for most of the monologue.

Character's objective is mostly clear, but at times there are lapses in motivation.

The character’s need to speak has been developed and realized in the monologue. Emotion is present.

Character speaks in a specific voice for some of the monologue.

Character's objective and motivation are unclear.

It doesn't seem like the character needs to speak. There is little passion or emotion evident.

Little to no specific character voice in the monologue.

Character's objective and motivation are unclear.

There is no need to speak for the character developed in the monologue. There is no passion or emotion evient.

Recorded performance demonstrates a clear analysis and understanding of the character's voice and emotions. Scholar uses at least four of the following acting techniques to enhance their monologue performance:
- Vocal Clarity
- Pitch
- Volume
- Pace
- Diction
- Facial Expressions
- Gestures
- Stance

Recorded performance demonstrates a basic analysis and understanding of the character's voice and emotions. Scholar uses at least two of the following acting techniques to enhance their monologue performance:
- Vocal Clarity
- Pitch
- Volume
- Pace
- Diction
- Facial Expressions
- Gestures
- Stance

Recorded performance struggles to demonstrate an analysis and understanding of the character's voice and emotions. Scholar uses only one of the following acting techniques to enhance their monologue performance:
- Vocal Clarity
- Pitch
- Volume
- Pace
- Diction
- Facial Expressions
- Gestures
- Stance

There is no recorded performance from the scholar.